Origins of the Lafayette surname

About the Lafayettes

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    In 1921, most Lafayettes lived in northern-ireland

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    Interesting facts about Lafayette

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    What are the most common Lafayette first names?

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    Common jobs for Lafayettes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Lafayettes in 1921

    Laundress

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    Commmon male occupations for Lafayettes in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Semiskilled Routemen

    2

    Semiskilled Warehousing

    2

    Actor

    1

    Artist Painter

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